The influence of the physical environment on tourism in region three of the Northern Province

Abstract:

Tourists, when visiting their destinations are often
attracted among others by the nature of the physical
environment. This includes the geomorphological and
climatological features as well as fauna and flora.
The physical environment, which is a valuable resource to
both the local communities and tourist, needs to be looked
after properly. Even though the infrastructure is poor in
most instances, the number of tourists visiting the region
remains relatively high.
It is remarkable that the tourism industry is one of the
key economic sectors in this region. It generates
employment to communities and therefore stimulates social
change. Land owners, banks and government benefit from this
industry. That is why the government is contributing so
much in the development and maintenance of this resource
which is related to tourism.
This study has proved that a high percentage of commercial
accommodation centers promote their business emphasising
the beauty of the local physical environment